He said the 10-day offensive was carried out by Public Order Police, Afghan National Police, Border Police, Afghan National Army, Special Forces and NDS personnel. A dozen insurgents involved in disruptive activities were detained.

Farhad added: “The operation was aimed to eliminate the militant hideouts under the leadership of Mullah Najeebullah, Taliban’s shadow district chief, and some other areas also came under air attacks. Several commanders, including Mullah Samad, were killed.”

Four vehicles, two Humvee tanks, two pick-ups and a Fielder car belonging to the Taliban were also destroyed during the offensive, said Farhad. About six hideouts were also destroyed.